December 9 – 18, 2005
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Primary topics of this QHL Digest:
- Charm Quilt Chain Letters Debated — Members discuss the old tradition of charm-quilt fabric chain letters, with some noting the format runs afoul of postal regulations against chain letters.
- More on Scottie Dogs and Alphabet Quilts — The Scottie dog pattern history and alphabet quilt discussions continue, with more collectors sharing examples they own or have seen.
- Velcro and Quilt Conservation Concerns — A new thread raises concerns about Velcro’s long-term effect on antique quilts used for hanging display, launching an extended conservation discussion. (see the article on repair, restore, or conserve)
- Identifying a Mystery Pieced Block — A member posts photos of a late-19th-century pieced quilt asking for help naming the block pattern, which other members work to identify.
From: “Velia Lauerman” <velialive@>
As for me, maybe this name should be changed to , not a chain letter but a Sharing and encouragement fabric request or “get it done” request. I , for one have quite a big collection of goodies and very often share with guild members, new quilters, students and charities. When I taught at a senior center in the 80’s and on going, many donations of floss,fabric,kits,etc were welcomed by the directors and craft instructors. At the age of “What’s left to do” people still hope and create. Sharing is a common lesson for us who have enough. I give and get more. Do I want that? Sometimes we have to be reminded to be good givers and GOOD RECEIVERS. I guess, that is what is in the back of my mind as sharing. How far back do these letters go? I remember, as a little girl, my mom got letters of asking for money and prayers during the WW11, Today I get so many so called jokes and junk on my email I almost always delete them even if it’s from family. (“Send this to ? people” and get rich?NOT) email or the like has become chain letters. Too bad it has efected us so much. Velia
From: “Velia Lauerman” <velialive@>
Thanks everyone for input on the charm quilt letters. Heaven knows my stash is overflowing but thought this was a congenial way of sharing what others collect. Presented the question to my guild yesterday at our Christmas party and had many different responses as they know it isn’t the wanting more, as they know my generous giving from a lifetime of collecting. When I moved here to Hudson Michigan from 2 hours away the yards of bundles of fabric were welcomed at the Christmas in July party. We use our collections for charity quilts for Girls Town, Children’s Hospital, etc. We quilters are big hearted to lend a hand whenever possible. The Bear skins and bears are well received every year too. And , yes thanks for the suggestion to join an on line group too. Velia Lauerman
From: <c-elmore@>
Laura and all, Someone may have replied to this already. One version of the scottie dog pattern was published in 1935 called Scotties / Scottie Patchwork and has been attributed to Alice Brooks, a- New York Syndicated newpaper columnist. There were others also. Another was a Kansas City Star pieced pattern that was printed in the 30’s and then reprinted in 1950. This one is a postage stamp-type pattern. I imagine they reprinted the pattern in 1950 in honor of Fala. The 1936 one is called the Dog Quilt and the 30’s one is called Scottie. The scottie patterns published in the 1930’s could not have been named for Fala because he was not born until 1940 during Roosevelt’s last term. Many people attribute these 1930’s quilts to Fala but if they were truly made in the 1930’s the makers were prophets. My husband Ron and I wrote an article about this in the American Quilter Magazine, Winter 1996, Volume XII, no. 4, pp. 16-18.
Carol Elmore Manhattan, Kansas
Carol Elmore Manhattan, KS
From: Laura Fisher <laurafisherquilts@>
puleeeeeeeeeeeze tell me again where and how to post photos!! here are the two alphabet quilts I mentioned, now that I can file and then find them, maybe my next accomplishment will be tolink them to qhl postings!!! thanks Laura Fisher
From: CAROL GODREAU <imaquilter2@>
Lister Sisters,
Hope this question isn’t a no-no, if it is, I sincerely apologize.
After having researched a Juki home sewing machine and finding that New England does not carry them I am at a loss as to viewing or trying one out. Apparently they are sold in the south. Is anyone out there familiar with the Juki-HZL-60, 70, 80 or 100 model? I know where I can purchase but am wondering if anyone has one of these machines or knows of anyone who has one. Any pros or cons on the machines. I own an Industrial Juki and love it. I am in the market for a another new machine and since my industrial machine has done so well thought that it a logical place to start.
Bernina, Pfaff and Janome are my next step. thank you in advance for any guidance you may suggest.
You can respond to me personally so as not to clog the wheels of progress on QHL.
Carol in cold but sunny CT (today anyway)
From: “Marilyn Withrow” <marilynquilts@>
Speaking of Scottie dogs, I am reminded of during World War II when my mother worked nights in the munitions plant, we lived with my aunt and cousins while my father was overseas, my aunt worked days at the munitions plant, and they took turns caring for the kids while the other worked, with some help from Grandma who lived next door. Grandma would set up her quilting frame in the living room, and all the cousins would stay in the house so Grandma knew where we were while she quilted. One of my cousins recently came across a photo of our grandmother at the quilting frame. What a treat that was for me to see! Mom bought me a lightbulb with a Scottie dog in it as the filament, so the little dog would glow all night. I wonder whatever happened to that bulb? I saw it about ten years ago, but have moved a couple of times since, so who knows where it is. Did anyone else have one of those lightbulbs? This would have been about 1942. Marilyn Maddalena Withrow
From: Sally Ward <sallytatters@>
Mom bought me a lightbulb with a Scottie > dog in it as the filament, so the little dog would glow all night. I wonder > whatever happened to that bulb? I saw it about ten years ago, but have > moved a couple of times since, so who knows where it is. Did anyone else > have one of those lightbulbs? This would have been about 1942.
So intrigued was I by this I couldn’t resist a google. And, of course, there was one on Ebay… Was yours like this? ITs wonderful!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item6582453755&category33833
Sally W
From: Daniele Seyrig
le 5/12/05 6:00, Quilt History List digestE0 qhl@ aE9critA0:
> If anyone ever has the chance to go to France, be sure to go to > the Musee de l’Impression sur Etoffes in Mulhouse, And once you are there do go about 40kms from there on the road to Le Thillot and visit the wonderful Textile Museum in Wesserling . Both 18th , 19th c fabric and contemporary fabrics and garments . Worth the visit as it is situated in an old mill in wich the museum is , along the river Thur . In the gardens they grow the plants that were used to dye the fabrics ( garance , pastel etc.. ) A Boussac factory was still operating a few years ago but I heard it closed down two or three years ago . BTW you may visit the textile library in the Mulhouse Museum by appointment , so write to them before you go . Daniele near Paris , sunny today
Daniele Seyrig Les theories passent , la grenouille reste (Jean Rostand )
From: Kris Driessen <krisdriessen@>
The Capital Region Quilt Study Group met this past Saturday. If you would like to see the same quilts we did, go to http://www.quiltstudy.com and click on the CRQSG button.
A good time was had by all!
Kris
From: Trishherr@
Thanks Kris for posting the quilts seen at your Capital Region QSG. I am always thrilled to see quilts from another region all together. It is a wonderful learning experience. Those of us who are interested in regional characteristics can get so much from this.
Of course I say “another region” but upstate NY is my birthplace and a part of the world that was most influential for me. Besides there are great quilts in “them thar hills.” Trish
From: “Bill Volckening”
Hi everyone, I’m a collector and I’m new to the list. Can anyone out there direct me to information about kit quilts? A friend gave me a maple leaves vine applique quilt made in the 60’s. Apparently, it was available in a catalog, and I’m trying to find out who manufactured it. There is another example of the same quilt on Laura Fisher’s web site at:
http://www.laurafisherquilts.com/servlet/q.QItemSearch?start0
Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Bill
From: Sally Ward
> > Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Bill
Go to http://www.geocities.com/qllsite/kits1 for an article on the subject written for the British Quilt History List by QHL member Xenia Cord.
Sally Ward
From: “Bill Volckening”
Hi Sally, Thank you very much for the information. I was reading that article just the other day, and it’s very interesting! That’s great background, but what I’m really looking for is some record of who manufactured the specific kit. A friend mentioned she thought it was from Herschner’s catalog — but I know nothing about Herschner’s. Is there any place where I might find information on vintage kits from Herschner’s? Many thanks, Bill
From: Sally Ward
Sorry Bill, I didn’t read your query properly. There are several knowledgeable members of this list for whom kit quilts are a speciality, I’m sure one will have the answer. I’m just awake before them, on the other side of the pond….<G>
Sally W
From: Blackeyesandysue@
Cinda, One of the best alphabet quilts that I have ever seen is at the Shelborne. It has alphabets in multiple variations. It was in the show they had two years ago. There is so much minute detail that you have to look close to be awe inspired by this quilt. I found a wonderful 1930’s tumbling blocks pink and blue crib quilt this year that has the alphabet with representitative pictures clustered in the center blocks of the quilt. I also have a “P” quilt. Polly Mello Elkridge, Maryland
From: Xenia Cord <xenia@>
Alphabet quilts:
Woodard & Greenstein, th Century Quilts, p.129 Safford & Bishop. p. 136 Pfeffer, Quilt Masterpieces, p. 55 Brackman, Encyclopedia of Applique, 152 and 153
Xenia
From: “Pepper Cory” <pepcory@>
I collect only ‘P’ quilts-naturally! Pepper in North Carolina
From: “Bill Volckening”
Hi,
I recently purchased two crib quilts that were formerly part of the Esprit collection. Although I’m researching them for more information, currently the only identifying characteristic that connects these quilts to Esprit is the velcro sewn on the backs of the quilts. Esprit used to hang their quilts using velcro, and both quilts have velcro strips carefully sewn around the perimeter.
So, here’s my question: do I leave the velcro on? or do I remove it?
Thanks, Bill
From: “Bill Volckening”
Here’s one for ya: http://www.gordongallery.net/pquilt.html
From: “Marilyn Withrow”
Yes, yes, yes, Sally — that IS one like I had. I see it sold for $127.50. Unbelievable — for what was probably 25 cents then — but if I’d known about it, I’d probably have bit on it that high, too. So now I’ll keep looking. Thanks!!! Marilyn Maddalena Withrow
From: “Margaret Geiss-Mooney”
Hi QHLers – If the Velcro is sewn on directly to the quilts’ backs and/or is looking yellowish, it should be removed promptly. If the Velcro was first sewn on to another piece of fabric or twill tape, it should be OK if it is the soft 1/2 of the Velcro. It should be removed in any case if it is the hard/hook 1/2 of the Velcro. When you store the quilts (ideally rolled versus folded), you should use a clean sheet on the back to keep the Velcro strips from snagging on other parts of the quilt. If the stitching is causing distortion on the front of the quilts, the strips should also be removed.
Regards, Margaret (Meg) Geiss-Mooney Textile/Costume Conservator Professional Associate, AIC mgmooney@
From: Sally Ward <sallytatters@>
Bill Volckening wrote: > Here’s one for ya: http://www.gordongallery.net/pquilt.html
Is the photo inadvertently reversed? Why is this P facing the wrong way? How do we know it wasn’t actually a ‘b’, the other way up, or even a 6?
Sally Ward
From: Mitzioakes@
The alphabet quilt you mention at the Shelburne Museum is known as the Ida Beck quilt – it has 8 alphabets, every month of the year, its flower and birthstone, every holiday and season, over 70 different flowers and birds. It is mostly embroidery (the finest I have ever seen) with some piecing and with hand quilted background. It is the most fabulous work of art I have ever seen (I know this quilt well as I volunteer at the Museum and have sat with the quilt for 3 years as a demonstrator in the quilt display areas). The quilt was made by a 70 year old shut in (from birth) and it was made in the early 1950s. When offered to Mrs. Electra Webb she wasn’t sure she wanted it since it was new and she liked old things. Her secretary told her that it would get old just like her someday! So Electra took it and it has been the Star of the Show for 3 years now (comparable to the Dear Jane quilt that is shown in the Bennington Museum, VT). Ida’s quilt will be put to rest for next year at least as the Museum rotates it collection every season. But this is a quilt that cannot be described it has to be seen to appreciate it. Mitzi from Vermont
From: “Bill Volckening”
Good question! Couldn’t say, I just found it with a google search for “P” quilts…it is backwards though, I noticed that, too…
From: “Bill Volckening”
Thanks for the info Margaret. Both quilts are dark colors. One is black and the other is dark blue. It would be difficult to see any yellowing, but I am also inclined to remove the velcro. Although the velcro links the quilts to the Esprit collection, I think I can establish that link by talking to Julie Silber or Susie Thompkins.
I think I’ll remove the velcro but save it just for the heck of it…
From: Gary Parrett
There is a picture of another alphabet quilt in Kiracofe’s American Quilt book, p. 222. If you turn back a page, you will see a picture of a Scottie Dog quilt.(p.2 in this edition).
If you have the tabletop-size book, America’s Glorious Quilts, there is a sizeable picture (plate 41) of the Shelburne Embroidered Quilt, which is ever so much more than an alphabet quilt. This was my favorite in the Shelburne exhibit, the one that first comes to mind when I think back on that visit.
Just a note that the Scottie Dog quilt in Kiracofe’s book is said to be a 1930’s quilt, but the pattern is attributed to Fala. It’s amazing that there is still so much to be found about quilts and their history. I receive Barbara Brackman’s on-line papers which update her Clues book with new information which revises what which used to be known. This is a part of what makes this history so interesting, as there is always something new to learn and uncover.
Thanks to this list for sharing your “uncoverings”.
Karen
From: Jo Morton
If you are interested in the Calico & Chintz book . . . . . I just ‘googled’ smithsonian american art museum clicked on ‘shop online’ there it is – special online sale of Calico & Chintz for $24.95, a popular, out-of-print title, for just two weeks – don’t know when the page went up, so hurry!
Happy Holidays! Jo
From: “Rosie Werner” <rwernerrconnect.com>
Bill, Herrschners did sell an autumn leaves kit in their 1963-64 catalog. It features two-tone autumn leaves which form a square around a quilted center. The border has appliques leaves in groups of two and three. The edge is notched and has colored binding. Colors available were brown/yellow, red/yellow and green/green.Size of the quilt is 81″x 100″. It sold for $6.59. for the top and $10.66 for the top, thread, and finishing kit (includes Mt. Mist batting, quilt backing, quilting thread and needle.) I wasn’t able to get at your picture, so I’m not sure if this describes your quilt. Herrschners is a Chicago IL company. I’m not sure when the business started, but I have catalogs from 1915 through the present. They sold many kits (385 so far, by my count) but no one seems to know if they produced any of the kits they sold. (I suspect they might have, because I have not been able to match anywhere near to 385 with other companies.)They did sell kits from Bucilla, Progress, Paragon and Home Needlecraft Creations, Wurzburg, and possibly others. Rosie Werner ——_NextPart_000_0015_01C60232.08156CC0–
From: Julie Silber
Hello Bill, et al,
I was (and still AM) curator of the Esprit Collection of Quilts since 1983. I believe you bought those quilts on eBay from a woman to whom Esprit (well, I) sold the quilts in the 1990’s — the first time some of the Esprit quilts went out for sale. (We’re in a BIG second round right now!) Bill, if you send me photos or the eBay listings of your particular quilts, I can probably identify them for you — with accession #’s, any history, etc. quiltcomplex@
Esprit used Velcro on all four sides of the quilts as the quilts were hung around the company headquarters, on display for the employees AND for the general public for more than 25 years. (Individual quilts were frequently rotated, of courses.) I have never seen any damage resulting from the application of the velcro, though Meg, it sounds like you have…
When I became curator of the collection, in 1983, I made sure that the velcro was applied first to a cotton twill (apron) tape and then hand sewn onto the four sides of the quilts. However, a few of the quilts from “before my time” had Velcro applied directly to the quilts. Even on those, I have not seen any damage — some after 30 or more years. Of course, we do not know what might be happening beyond the visible.
Just weighing in with my own direct experience.
Julie Silber
From: Julie Silber
Hello again,
Can anyone identify the block of a late 19th century pieced quilt we have. I’m sure it is listed somewhere but the Holi-Daze have me loopy, and I can not find it in any of the reference books:
Oh, gee — now I can not remember how to post a photo. Can someone kindly remind me? Meanwhile the quilt is currently on eBay, # 7374876542
Or paste in —
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item7374876542&
Hey, if you can identify it you’ll get the $5.00 prize. No on has gotten it yet!
Thanks, Julie Silber
From: “Rosie Werner”
Now that I’ve seen the pictures of the autumn leaves quilt, I can give you more accurate information. I’m posting it here in case anyone else is interested. It is not the kit from Herrschners. This is a Lee Wards product. It was offered in Lee Wards catalogs from 1953 to 1969. From 1953 to 1958 it was called “Trailing Leaf” #7402 and was available in greens and grays only. The quilting pattern was a diagonal grid in the center and a quilted border with leaves quilted within 2 lines. The outside border was quilted with a diagonal grid and the outer edge was echo quilted around the leaves in the border. From 1962 – 1968 they called it “Trailing Leaves” #9128. It was now available in 2 color choices: Autumn Leaves (golden yellow, greens, dk.brown, tan & red.) and greens with grays.The green/gray color combo was discontinued after 1964. The quilting pattern also changed. The center had a diagonal grid, but the leaves were quilted around the leaf sprays, as though they were also attached to the branch. The outer border is quilted with a diagonal grid.Your quilt was probably purchased somewhere between 1962 and 1968. The embroidered embellishments were probably part of the kit directions. Thread kits could be purchased along with the quilt top kit. In 1969, Lee Wards offered a quilt kit with a similar design. This one was for cross-stitch on prequilted fabric. Rosie
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 05 :54:46 -0500 | From: “Bill Volckening” <williamvolckening@>
Wow, Rosie — you’re AWESOME, and you nailed it!!
I spoke today with the person who gave me the quilt, and she says the top piece came with blue markings on it for the quilting design. Those markings are still evident on the quilt. She also told me her mother bought the thread as part of the kit, but purchased her other supplies (batting, backing, etc.) elsewhere. Apparently, her mother did the buttonhole embellishment stitching around each leaf before applying the leaves to the top. The quilting is diagonal diamonds around the outer border, with a small line separating that border from the center. The center quilting is a wavy diamond grid with the leaf sprays as you described.
The quilt was given to my friend as a wedding gift (first marriage). Her mother made about 25 quilts during her life, and we know where at least three of them are. The quiltmaker, by the way, was Frieda Ruder Moser, a German immigrant who was born in 1900 in Hugsweier, Germany. She moved to the US in 1925, resided in Kidron, Ohio, and lived to be 77. I have a whole page of notes about Moser, the family, and Moser’s quiltmaking. My friend is going to lend me Moser’s passport photo, which I will scan for my own records.
I am corresponding with an eBay seller about getting hold of a 1964 Lee Wards catalog. Thanks again for tracking it down.
Cheers! Bill
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 05 15:42:11 -0500 | From: “Bill Volckening” <williamvolckening@>
Hi All,
Many thanks for all the excellent responses to my question. I’m very excited and impressed by the people participating in this discussion group and their collective wealth of knowledge. One of the replies mentioned the kit may have been available through Lee Wards 1964 catalog, and I think I’ve found a copy of the catalog through eBay. I’ll keep you all posted if I find more specific information.
The person who gave me the quilt is the daughter of the maker. I have interviewed her and have some great notes on the provenance, plus some anecdotes on what it was like growing up in a small home with a large quilt frame occupying the small livingroom space. Interestingly, the woman who gave it to me was a finalist in the 21st Pillsbury Bake Off. Her recipe and picture is in one of the old Bake Off cookbooks, and I have a copy of that, too. She gave me the quilt because she felt nobody in her family would appreciate it as much as I. She is thrilled about all the information I’m collecting.
Thanks again, Bill
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 05 11:15:45 EST | From: MargaretFahey@
Your excitement is contagious. Bravo! I’m off to sew up some presents with a lift in my heart. Thank you.
Margaret
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 05 12:35:51 -0500 | From: “Newbie Richardson” <pastcrafts@>
Dear List, Velcro is problematic in terms of using it to display quilts – not in and of itself – but by the careless handling that it seems to encourage. Think about how you dis-engage a Velcro closure: you probably take the end of the object and pull to separate the hooks from the loops. This “technique”, which is almost instinctive to those of us who have taken off shoes or kids coats which fastened with Velcro, is very stressful to the fragile fibers of antique quilts. It is the FORCE with which the hooks and loops are separated which is the problem. So, when you are de-installing a Velcro mounted quilt from a display, use a spatula of some kind to separate the hooks from the loops. This kind of thin, blunt instrument causes the force to be evenly distributed and minimizes any pull on the fragile fibers of the antique object. Think of it in terms of an old lady at the massage therapist’s – they do not massage her quilte as forcefully as they would a college kid – she would bruise. Ho ho ho! Newbie Richardson
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 05 16:35:58 -0800 | From: Julie Silber <quiltcomplex@>
From Yesterday: Can anyone identify the block of a late 19th century pieced quilt we have. I’m sure it is listed somewhere but the Holi-Daze have me loopy, and I can not find it in any of the reference books:
Oh, gee — now I can not remember how to post a photo. Can someone kindly remind me? Meanwhile the quilt is currently on eBay, # 7374876542
Or paste in —
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item7374876542&rd1&sspagenam eSTRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd1
Hey, if you can identify it you’ll get the $5.00 prize. No on has gotten it yet!
TODAY: QHL to the rescue AGAIN! Xenia found it — or something VERY close. She wrote: ” Hi, Julie – if you have Brackman’s Encyclopedia, check #72 – it is very close to your block, and is called Blind Man’s Fancy (ladies Art Co. #1).”
She GETS the $5.00 PRIZE. No Kidding! Thanks! Julie
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 05 07:50:16 -0600 | From: “Barbara Vlack” <cptvdeo@>
Bill reported finding a 1964 Lee Wards catalog on eBay. I am always impressed with what one can find on the web, and eBay is amazing. Someone actually is selling a Lee Wards catalog from 41 years ago??? Amazing.
I live in a town about 10 miles south of Elgin, and Lee Wards was very much a part of my growing up, since my mother was a crafter, and I was her assistant. There was no eBay back then or any time that Lee Wards was still in business, and I would have never thought to keep any catalogs for historical purposes. I do give myself permission NOT to be the archivist for everything, but I packrat enough. I guess some of that stuff could have been valuable information to some today. I’m glad someone else had the packrat gene and took advantage of it.
I’ve kept a few Keepsake Quilting catalogs for the pictures, especially the one with my pattern on the cover. Hmmmmmmm. I’ll have to tell my kids. 🙂
Barb Vlack cptvdeo@
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 05 08:51:28 -0600 | From: Gail Ingram <gingram@>
I thought some of you might wish to know that Laurel Horton’s new book, “Mary Black’s Family Quilts: Meaning and Memory in Everyday Life” is at last available. I had pre-ordered at Amazon, which recently notified me my order would be sent in February.
Yet the book is available now, both in hardback and paperback, from The University of South Carolina Press or from Laurel herself.
This is the Press’s characterization of the book:
“Laurel Horton has researched and written the remarkable story of a collection of sixteen quilts made by Mary Black and women in her family. Mary Louisa Snoddy Black was born in 1860 and lived her whole life in the vicinity of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Shortly before her death in 1927, Mary and her daughters sewed onto each quilt a handwritten label containing information about the maker and the quilt itself. This book brings together the authorB9s meticulous research, thoughtful interpretation, and stylish writing to set a new standard for the study of quilts and quiltmaking as material behavior within the everyday lives of ordinary people.”
Gail Ingram
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 05 10:58:35 -0500 | From: “Teddy Pruett” <aprayzer@>
<<Xenia found it — She GETS the $5.00 PRIZE. No Kidding! Thanks! Julie>>
So, Why are we not surprised?????? Those of us fortunate to know Xenia AND her home very well, can tell you that not only does she possess a photographic memory, but her MAC is set up in the midst of a wondrous library. SHe seldom has to get out of her chair to research the depths and/or idiosyncracies of quilt history. Or lack thereof. And X, don’t send me an admonishing e-mail for telling on you! Miz Julia Z is about the same. I’m always interested to see which of them hits “reply” the first. That relieves me of all responsibility – I know that they will handle all replies adequately, and I can just sit here digging my toe in the dirt and looking at the ceiling.
As for Velcro, I will relay one small bit of info. Paul Pilgrim told me that he and GR sent a display of antique quilts to China, I believe. A far away place, nonetheless, and that the quilts were not unpacked for quite a while after they were returned. These quilts had velcro attached, and Paul said that there were instances where the portion of the quilt that was velcro’ed simply fell away. Of course, it has been a number of years since this conversation, but it impacted me greatly. Many of you know Gerald Roy, and may want to verify this info some time. But I think it is accurate.
Ho Ho Ho. Teddy Pruett
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Date: Sun, 18 Dec 05 11:51:23 -0500 | From: “Newbie Richardson” <pastcrafts@>
Teddy, et all I have been told of the damage to those quilts. The only thing I can think of is that somehow, moisture was trapped behind the velcro causing the fabric to rot. Anyone who has worn nylon on a very hot and humid day can attest to how it does not “breathe”. That is one reason why sewing it on to cotton twill tape before sewing it on to the quilt is a good idea. I am also wondering if there was anyway that the velcro used was the adhesive type – that was also sewn on? The chemical interaction of th glue and extreme humidity would not be kind to fibers. Just speculating Newbie Richardson
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 05 11:11:11 -0600 | From: “Barbara Vlack” <cptvdeo@>
I wrote to Julie privately after she posted Xenia’s finding for the name of the mystery block. I had found two other close matches but didn’t send them on because I figured they were “close but no cigar.” Julie encouraged me to post this here.
Seeing that Xenia’s was close enough, I also offer these two: Brackman’s #2439 “Duck and Ducklings” and 2442 “Unnamed” with Bishop and Safanda as the source.
However, none of these is perfectly “right on.” Interesting.
Barb Vlack cptvdeo@
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 05 10:05:26 -0800 | From: “Julia D. Zgliniec” <rzglini1@>
Hi Newbie and All, Paul told me it was the adhesive type of Velcro – which of course makes perfect sense in this case. I have one area in my home where the wooden board has velcro attached. Quilts with the velcro attached to the sleeve on the quilt are just pressed to the board. These are quilts I have made and change frequently. This serves as an example of one way to display a quilt to clients when they come to my home. By far my favorite method is for sleeves.
Regards to all, Julia Zgliniec, Poway, CA
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